NETGEAR ProSAFE 28-port Gigabit stackable smart managed switch (GS728TX) offers four 10G ports.
NETGEAR ProSAFE 28-port Gigabit stackable smart managed switch (GS728TX) offers four 10G ports.
It offers 24 Gigabit Copper connections, two dedicated 10G SFP+ fiber ports, two dedicated 10GBASE-T copper ports, and four dedicated 10G ports. Recently I discovered it for $559.99 more than the original listing of $500, though prices fluctuate. I’m unsure if it’s compatible with linking, but searching online suggests it’s available. Netgear mentioned these ports can operate normally at 10G speeds, making it potentially the most budget-friendly 10G switch on the market at $500. I recently viewed your “Insane Storage Server - Fully 10 Gigabit Network, $1,500 Switch Video” and was curious about reviewing one. The nearest comparable switch with similar specs is the NETGEAR ProSAFE 8-Port 10-Gigabit Plus Switch (XS708E) priced around $800, which falls outside most budgets. This setup presents a compelling option for connecting to NAS, servers, and 24 ports for clients. What do you think? +1 if you’d like a review. Best Regards, Linearburn
I'm really keen on this as a media converter. My main switch is an Arista 7150SX with 24 ports and SFP+ 10G connectivity, all my servers link into it. There are two connections to a 48p gigabit switch that offers dual SFP+ uplinks – which is convenient but means I’ll need to run fiber through the house. This setup would be great for extending the rest of the house to 10GBASE-T.
I possess a GS728TXS model where the key distinction from your description is the presence of four SFP+ 10G ports instead of two SFP+ plus two 10GB baseT connections. I believe your reference might be inaccurate since it suggests eight 10G ports when only four are actually available. I’m satisfied with my current TXS configuration. It seems I could switch to transceivers for a 10G baseT connection if needed. My network includes: a Netgear GS728TXS, a D-link DXS1210-12TC, and an Arista 7124S. I’m using two SFP+ from the Netgear for uplink to the Arista, two SFP+ for uplink to the D-Link (all in dynamic aggregation). Everything is second-hand gear purchased on eBay, and with this arrangement, I can easily manage the SFP+ segment on the Arista, the 10G baseT on the D-link, and the 1Gb part on the Netgear.
It's the NAS with two 10G Ethernet ports and two SP+ ports; I bought it a month ago.